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Alex Palou Punishes Rivals With Sensational Pole Lap in D.C.

The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion earned his career-best seventh NTT P1 Award of the season at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Incredible Backdrop Looms Over Tough Sunday Street Fight in D.C.

Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

Fans, INDYCAR Officials Ecstatic About Historic, Scenic Freedom 250

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Paddock Buzz: McLaughlin Proud To Make 100th Start in America’s Capital

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Inside Line: Most Interesting Aspect of Freedom 250 Grand Prix?

An auto race will take place on the streets of the United States capital city for the first time this Sunday with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Inside Line: How Many Races Will Alex Palou Win This Season?

The popular consensus among the panel is that the Chip Ganassi Racing superstar (photo) will enter Victory Lane two more times in 2026, for a total of eight wins. But one panelist wants to see the Spaniard run the table.

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Inside Line: What’s Grabbing Your Attention Besides Title Race?

The "lame duck" dynamic between three prominent drivers and the teams they will exit after this season, including Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo, above), is a point of focus for one Inside Line panelist.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Three Up, Three Down: Who's Rising, Falling Entering Final Six Races

With six races remaining, momentum could decide the Astor Cup. Here's who's surging -- and who's searching for a turnaround -- entering Portland.

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Washington, D.C. Race Distance Increases to Full 250-Mile Test

The expanded race distance adds to the excitement of INDYCAR's first visit to the streets of Washington, D.C.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Portland Launches Sprint to Championship

Six races. Three time zones. Three track types. One championship on the line.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Completes First Validation Test of New IR-28 at IMS

Alexander Rossi (photo, main) took the new IR-28 for a spin Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Teams Chase Speed During Final Off Week of Season

Portland and Laguna Seca hosted valuable test sessions as teams looked to gain an edge before racing resumes.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Take A Look Inside Technology Driving New IR-28 Car

The IR-28 blends cutting-edge engineering with practical innovations to improve speed, safety and the racing fans love.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti, Tony Kanaan Join LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Ownership Group

Six Indianapolis 500 victories and 11 INDYCAR SERIES championships are added to LEGACY MOTOR CLUB's ownership ranks.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Minutes With: INDYCAR President J. Douglas Boles About New Car

INDYCAR president discusses the vision, technology and testing behind the all-new IR-28.

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Inside Line: Most Striking Aspect of New Car?

There's so much new on the IR-28 (image, above) that it's not surprising the members of the Inside Line panel found many different appealing aspects of the new car unveiled Tuesday, July 28.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: McLaughlin Proud To Make 100th Start in America’s Capital

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in the nation's capital, where Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske (photo) will reach a milestone in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career Sunday.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Fans, INDYCAR Officials Ecstatic About Historic, Scenic Freedom 250

Fans packed the grandstands and lined the circuit of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. on Saturday.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Incredible Backdrop Looms Over Tough Sunday Street Fight in D.C.

The brick crosswalks and bumps of the unique street circuit on the streets of the nation's capital will keep drivers on their toes for all 250 miles Sunday.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Punishes Rivals With Sensational Pole Lap in D.C.

The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion earned his career-best seventh NTT P1 Award of the season at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Again Comes to Grips Quickly With New D.C. Circuit

The four-time INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) climbed to the top of the second practice for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. after ending second in the opening practice this morning.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Top Two Title Fighters Lead Historic Opening Practice in D.C.

NTT INDYCAR SERIES cars ran at speed for the first time on the streets of the nation's capital as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., got underway with Kyle Kirkwood and Alex Palou taking the top two spots.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: All Systems Go for Historic D.C. Race Weekend

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Friday in the nation's capital, where exciting on-track action for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., will start with NTT INDYCAR SERIES practice at 9 a.m. ET Saturday.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Washington, D.C.

Will Power of Andretti Global (photo) is among the favorites to win the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., on Sunday after he has finished third in three of the last five races this season.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDYCAR Ready To Power Patriotic Party for the Ages in D.C.

Every NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver wants to earn a piece of history this Sunday by winning the first-ever auto race on the streets of America's capital, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Special (De)Livery: Washington, D.C.

Nearly half the field in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., this weekend will feature special, patriotic liveries, including the No. 3 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet driven by Scott McLaughlin (image).

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Leading Strong, Talented INDYCAR Field Into D.C. History

Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) is on the verge of a record-tying fourth consecutive championship despite this being one of the strongest, deepest eras of competition in INDYCAR SERIES history.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Andretti Global Duo Climbs Swiftly After Markham Success

Markham winner Marcus Ericsson (photo) and Andretti Global teammate Will Power are rocketing up the Power Rankings after their successful weekends in Canada.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: McLaughlin Proud To Make 100th Start in America’s Capital

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in the nation's capital, where Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske (photo) will reach a milestone in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career Sunday.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Fans, INDYCAR Officials Ecstatic About Historic, Scenic Freedom 250

Fans packed the grandstands and lined the circuit of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. on Saturday.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Incredible Backdrop Looms Over Tough Sunday Street Fight in D.C.

The brick crosswalks and bumps of the unique street circuit on the streets of the nation's capital will keep drivers on their toes for all 250 miles Sunday.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Punishes Rivals With Sensational Pole Lap in D.C.

The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion earned his career-best seventh NTT P1 Award of the season at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Again Comes to Grips Quickly With New D.C. Circuit

The four-time INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) climbed to the top of the second practice for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. after ending second in the opening practice this morning.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Top Two Title Fighters Lead Historic Opening Practice in D.C.

NTT INDYCAR SERIES cars ran at speed for the first time on the streets of the nation's capital as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., got underway with Kyle Kirkwood and Alex Palou taking the top two spots.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: All Systems Go for Historic D.C. Race Weekend

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Friday in the nation's capital, where exciting on-track action for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., will start with NTT INDYCAR SERIES practice at 9 a.m. ET Saturday.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Washington, D.C.

Will Power of Andretti Global (photo) is among the favorites to win the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., on Sunday after he has finished third in three of the last five races this season.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

INDYCAR Ready To Power Patriotic Party for the Ages in D.C.

Every NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver wants to earn a piece of history this Sunday by winning the first-ever auto race on the streets of America's capital, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Editorial Staff

Special (De)Livery: Washington, D.C.

Nearly half the field in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., this weekend will feature special, patriotic liveries, including the No. 3 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet driven by Scott McLaughlin (image).

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Leading Strong, Talented INDYCAR Field Into D.C. History

Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) is on the verge of a record-tying fourth consecutive championship despite this being one of the strongest, deepest eras of competition in INDYCAR SERIES history.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Andretti Global Duo Climbs Swiftly After Markham Success

Markham winner Marcus Ericsson (photo) and Andretti Global teammate Will Power are rocketing up the Power Rankings after their successful weekends in Canada.